Boat Build: How I built 3 rooms in a tiny space [E107]

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[@jimmyjohnstone5878]

The footrest idea is essential for average height people to have something to brace feet against as the seat height is high, especially once cushions go on.

[@randigustavson3653]

Instead of a foot rail down the middle, how about two rails, on either side, like at a bar? They could even be hinged to come out when needed. Keep the sockets for a folding table, but have the full space most of the time for going back and forth. The front edges of the benches are the only hand brace you'll need while going thru.

[@carolhuston129]

i think if you used "glass" shelves behind your upper settees you could introduce a lot of natural light into the lower berth areas and help maintain a less closed in feel. Just thinking, love your channel. keep up the good work and happy holidays.

[@Liofa73]

How about Lexan shelves for the backs of the seats? It would give the bunk berth and the double bed berth a skylight. :)

[@AdamLinderman]

The light coming in from behind the bench in the quarterberths seems like it would be nice - any thought to put something like a skylight into the shelf you build behind the bench?

[@philipschrantz8402]

I’m no boatwright, but I’ve done enough fiberglass work to understand that it isn’t easy to do well. The effortless ease you bring to this work shows your hard-earned skills. Impressive.

[@maui2255]

To get more lighting and ventilation in the quarter-berths why not cut little peekaboo openings in the lower upright panels of the seets, where your legs rest, you could put snaps material inside them when guests need their privacy or sleep. Maybe a couple 4"x12" or 6"x18" would also acted as handles for more stability in and out of the berths and solve your ventilation issue.

[@robertgarbe6348]

Those thinking those berth spaces are to small are not sailors... It is palatial, AND as sea berths, they will be snug and in part of the boat that is most comfortable underway.. Awesome.

[@user-mn8ew4ql7g]

When i was younger (76 now) i used to sail a lot across the English channel to France and the Channel Islands. I always liked a tight berth as i could wedge myself in. The boat is great. Merry Christmas....Dave

[@duaneayers6117]

U should build some side rails in the front of the lower bench. That way someone can sleep there without falling

[@evangatehouse5650]

Evan: "Eh, that looks about right. No high heels on the benches though". You do it enough and you know what you need to calculate and what you can do by experience. Cozy berths are great at sea. You can't fall out of them.

[@PeterKNoone]

That salon is shaping up to be a prime place to hang out. I think the quarter-berths will be super cozy. It's so cool to see the living space come together on my "watching fiberglass lamination" channel. :)

[@vlachyna]

The footrest should fold out from the down wall of the bench, pretty easy solution. When not in use folded to the wall, so you dont kick in it when you just pass trough.

[@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643]

Benches look good so long as people can plant their feet on the floor so the circulation doesn't get cut off behind the knee and also stability during rough passages. Looking forward to seeing new life back in her.

[@jamesbrennan469]

Maybe leave the door frame alone but cut a triangle or oval shape into the bulkhead, leaving a grabrail sized bit between the doorway and new cutout, you could round the corners and make the grabrail round, plus the opening could be used to hang wet gear.

[@WiztotheIzzard]

For the full mattress quarterberth, you may be able to reclaim 6-8" of headspace by moving the mattress towards the sole so that the widest point at the surface of the mattress has the 'intended' width - Nobody will be applying full weight at the outermost few inches and it can safely be thinner against the hull, but the headspace this change offers will be worthwhile.

[@sailor5026]

I think you have to think of everything as at least dual purpose, like: “I am so glad we used 1” PET for the doghouse benches because now I don’t have to worry about working on 15 horse outboard sheltered out of the pouring rain”. Nice job. Happy holidays. Bench length is perfect for bracing in rough weather.

[@pacific1984]

The footrest is what I’ve immediately thought when you explained the bench position before. I tend to have my feet „stowed” somehow whenever I’m sailing since there’s always something to keep in my hands instead of keeping my self from sliding around….😂

[@larsjohansen9274]

Thumbs up before I have seen the video👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@hedleyjackson5131]

Fantastic filming of technique and wonderful explanation. Great episode with amazing progress,proper ocean going design, bravo.